Archbishops Palace at Town Hall Square

1st day in Narbonne

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July 6th 2016
Geo: 43.1836, 3.00419We woke up to a beautiful sunny day here in France. We had a lazy morning around the house and then headed into Narbonne centre for lunch and a walk around. It is a pretty town and we enjoyed wandering around the medieval core and its lively streets. Narbonne dates back to 118BC when it was built as a trading post along the newly-constructed Via Dolmitia. Via Dolmitia was th ... read more

Europe » France

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Although ultimately a victor in World Wars I and II, France suffered extensive losses in its empire, wealth, manpower, and rank as a dominant nation-state. Nevertheless, France today is one of the most modern countries in the world and is a leader am... ... read more